The Daily T
The Daily T is The Telegraph's daily podcast that offers straight-talking, free-thinking commentary on UK politics, culture, and foreign affairs. Hosted by Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and columnist Tim Stanley, it features candid discussions and exclusive interviews with influential figures such as Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch. New episodes are released every weekday at 5pm.
Episodes
Starmer under fire as John Healey quits in almighty row over defence spending
As John Healey resigns as defence secretary, throwing the Government into further disarray, Reform UK MP Danny Kruger joins Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley on today’s Daily T to assess Starmer’s latest crisis, the rising threat to national security from “backdoor” migration, and the latest Belfast riots.He also argues the UK’s tax system penalises families and needs to change to address the declin
'Starmer's got blood on his hands' Migrant murder victim Rhiannon Whyte’s mum hits out
Following the stabbing attack in Belfast, in which a man remains in hospital with life-changing injuries, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley discuss the wider debate around the asylum system and immigration policy as violent protests erupt.They also revisit the case of Rhiannon Whyte. Her mother, Siobhan Whyte, has become a prominent advocate for tougher action on illegal immigration following the co
Belfast ‘attempted beheading’: has the UK descended into anarchy?
After a knife attack in Belfast, allegedly by a Sudanese immigrant, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley react to the news and ask what it means for the safety of our streets.Elsewhere, Michael Knowles, an American political commentator, joins The Daily T. He examines the murder of Henry Nowak, the crisis in policing and the state of free speech. Plus, Mr Knowles explains why he would back Nigel Farage
Is Britain racist against white men?
With DEI policies in Britain’s police forces now under scrutiny in the wake of the murder of Henry Nowak, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Chris Philp - former policing minister - about why, when Suella Braverman called out two tier policing as home secretary in 2023, the Tories fired her instead of backing her.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailyt
'My daughter was killed by online poison seller Kenneth Law'
Camilla Tominey speaks to the families of British victims targeted by Kenneth Law, a former chef who admitted 14 counts of counselling or aiding suicide in Canada.They discuss the disturbing rise of unregulated suicide forums – where Law allegedly marketed toxic chemicals – and the alarming ease with which young people, including Imogen Nunn, a social media influencer, and 21-year-old Aimee Walton
Trooping the Colour: Why the royal event was the late Queen's favourite
In this episode of Royal T: A Quick Cuppa, Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and The Telegraph’s Royal Editor, Hannah Furness, delve into the rich history, pomp, and pageantry of Trooping the Colour—historically celebrated as the late Queen Elizabeth II's favorite royal event. We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sig
Michael Gove: I’m more right-wing than Farage, Reform are just a protest party
The former Conservative cabinet minister Michael Gove joins Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley on today’s Daily T podcast to talk about the Mandelson files, the upcoming tenth anniversary of the Brexit referendum and the Makerfield by-election. He says the Tories are the only credible party on the right, that Reform are merely a “protest party”, that he’s more right-wing than Nigel Farage, and that R
'Incompetence and lies.' Nottingham victim Barnaby Webber’s mum reacts to Henry Nowak’s death
Camilla Tominey speaks to Emma Webber, mother of Nottingham attack victim Barnaby Webber, about the latest revelations from the public inquiry into the killings carried out by Valdo Calocane.They discuss evidence surrounding the decision not to section Calocane despite clear signs of psychosis, the police and NHS failings that allowed him to remain at large, and claims that crucial evidence challe
Farage accused of inciting riots as Starmer denies two tier policing
Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley reflect on a Prime Minister’s Questions that saw Sir Keir Starmer deny the existence of “two-tier policing” in Britain and condemn Nigel Farage for his response to the murder of Henry Nowak – accusing the Reform UK leader of “exploiting the tragedy to create grievance and division”.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcas
Henry Nowak: The murder that exposed Britain’s broken two-tier justice system
Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley examine the harrowing details and body-cam footage of Henry Nowak’s murder and debate what the tragic case reveals about Britain’s “two-tier” policing system.They also speak to David Spencer, a former chief detective inspector, about the adequacy of the anti-racism training given to officers.Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim unpack the political fallout between Kemi Badeno
‘Who can we tax to pay benefits?’ Explosive Mandelson files humiliate Starmer
Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley pore over the latest release of files relating to the disgraced peer’s time as US ambassador, including vetting documents, unsolicited messages of advice to Cabinet Ministers and direct communication with Keir Starmer himself.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most popular
The Sunday Showdown: Camilla takes on Blair’s ‘fixer’
Camilla Tominey is joined for this edition of The Daily T podcast by former director of political operations to Tony Blair - John McTernan - after the former Prime Minister’s scathing criticism of Keir Starmer’s premiership in a 5,000 word essay earlier this week.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Sign up to our most p
Royal Wedding Exclusive: Will Harry & Meghan make Peter Phillips’ big day?
In this inaugural episode of Royal T: A Quick Cuppa, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness look ahead to to the royal wedding of the year -- if only because it is the only one on the calendar -- Princess Anne’s son, Peter Phillips’ nuptials to Harriet Sperling. They discuss the high-profile guest list, royal traditions the couple may abide to in their private ceremony in Kemble, and whether we’ll see
The trans debate no one dared to have… until now
Student Maeve Halligan tells Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley about the reaction to her speech at the Cambridge Union which challenged trans ideology after having also founded the Cambridge University Society of Women – the only one at the institution specifically for females only.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X►
Starmer’s snowflake generation: “They just abuse welfare!”
The former Labour health secretary Alan Milburn has delivered his landmark report into youth inactivity, revealing that the number of young people not in education or employment is poised to rise by nearly a third to more than 1.25 million over the next five years.Camilla and Jacob Rees-Mogg speak to the headteacher of St Thomas the Apostle in Peckham - Serge Cefai - who says that the younger gene
Get out! Blair declares war on Starmer
Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair has launched a blistering attack on Sir Keir Starmer, accusing Labour of drifting into a high-tax, Left-wing “comfort zone” and warning the party has no credible vision for Britain’s future.Camilla and Jacob Rees-Mogg dissect the former PM's 5,700 word criticism and what it all means for Sir Keir’s increasingly fragile premiership. And could demands for a snap
From motorhomes to £2k pepper pots: Inside Sturgeon's husband's eye-watering embezzling
Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, has admitted to embezzling over £400k of party funds in order to fund his “lavish lifestyle” - using the money to buy everything from luxury watches and fountain pens to a motorhome.Camilla and Tim speak to the deputy leader of Scottish Labour, Jackie Baillie MSP, who says both Sturgeon he
Bring back Borstals! Top cop slams parents’ lack of discipline
Former Met Police Detective Peter Bleksley joins Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley to discuss if parents should be held criminally responsible for their children’s crimes.Following the announcement of government plans to revamp parenting orders, Peter argues that more discipline is needed in modern parenting and that longer jail terms work as a deterrent for repeat offenders.The Justice Secretary Da
The Sunday Showdown: Camilla takes on union boss Mick Lynch
On this special weekend edition of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey goes up against Mick Lynch, the former general secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers.In a turbulent episode, the two debate strike action on the railways and in our hospitals – which have at times brought the country to a halt – and the role of mass migration in suppressing wages.Camilla also asks the
Corbynism in a better suit? Comedian Geoff Norcott on Starmer's Labour chaos
Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley dissect another utterly chaotic week in politics with comedian Geoff Norcott.As Andy Burnham ramps up his campaigning in Makerfield, and Keir Starmer goes head-to-head with Kemi Badenoch at the despatch box, Norcott delivers his verdict on the political leaders we have to choose from in today’s Westminster.Camilla, Tim and Geoff also discuss Kemi Badenoch’s attempts
Define a woman! Burnham blasted by ally over trans stance
Fresh from a drive-by heckle during her visit to Leeds this week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out a new package of “summer savings” to help families with the cost of food and travel, as Britons face rising prices caused by the conflict in Iran. But do these measures go far enough to make an impact?On Thursday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Rosie Duffield, f
Comrade Keir? Starmer’s Soviet agenda laid bare at PMQs
After a tumultuous two weeks for the Prime Minister, not even an Arsenal Premier League win could turn things around for Sir Keir Starmer ahead of his first PMQs since Labour’s devastating local election results.On Wednesday’s Daily T podcast, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley delve into the fiery exchange in the Commons as Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party leader, said his approach to foreign a
Why ‘fraud’ Burnham is nothing more than Starmer 2.0
Andy Burnham launched his by-election campaign video last night, and used it to attack the legacy of Margaret Thatcher and the deindustrialisation of areas like Makerfield, whilst promising to reverse the “draining away of economic, social and political power” that happened during her tenure and in the years since. On today’s Daily T podcast, Camilla and Tim criticise the Manchester mayor for atta
Delusional Starmer doubles down as Burnham backpedals on Brexit
Despite the Makerfield by-election not even having been officially announced, and despite the fact Andy Burnham is not yet officially standing, the campaign has begun and Labour figures are already kicking lumps out of each other.In a soft launch of his own leadership campaign,Wes Streeting, the former health secretary, announced he wanted Britain to rejoin the EU. Mr Burnham, the Mayor of Greater
Inside Fergie's alleged 'friends with benefits affair' with rapper P Diddy
Andrew Lownie, royal historian and biographer behind the bestselling ‘Entitled: The Rise and Fall of House of York’, a biography of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, joins The Daily T to discuss the updated paperback edition of his bestselling book.Camilla and Tim talk to Lownie about the book’s most explosive new allegations, from claims surrounding Sarah Ferguson’s links to Sean “Diddy” Combs an
Burnham set for by-election bid, but can he win Makerfield?
Andy Burnham has announced his intention to stand in a by-election in Makerfield after Josh Simons, the Labour MP and former Cabinet Office minister, stood down to clear his path back to Westminster.The Mayor of Greater Manchester is by far the most popular Labour politician and would be confident of success in a leadership contest against Sir Keir Starmer. But first he has to be allowed to fight
Starmer premiership on life support as Streeting resigns
Wes Streeting has resigned from Keir Starmer’s cabinet with a blistering attack on the PM. But with no contest formally triggered, how long can Starmer cling on before more ministers call for him to go?Tim Stanley speaks to the Telegraph’s chief political commentator Ben Riley-Smith on the impact and timing of Streeting’s resignation and whether his letter offers an in for either Andy Burnham or A
Starmer snub ignites Streeting ‘coup’ plot on King’s Speech day
Wes Streeting is expected to resign and launch a leadership challenge as early as tomorrow, plunging Westminster into crisis just as Parliament reopens.The King announced the Government’s legislative agenda this afternoon but the big story was machinations at No 10, where the Health Secretary and Keir Starmer held a meeting that lasted just 16 minutes.Camilla and Tim battle the elements outside Pa
Cabinet revolt erupts as Starmer refuses to budge
The resignations have begun, putting Keir Starmer’s premiership teetering on the brink.Victims minister Alex Davies-Jones joined safeguarding minister Jess Phillips this afternoon in standing down from government, as would-be challengers Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham work on their succession plans.As Westminster waits on tenterhooks, Camilla and Tim are joined by suspended Labour MP Karl Turner w
‘Less authentic than AI’: Starmer's ‘reset’ speech rejected as rivals close in
In the aftermath of catastrophic local election results for Labour, Sir Keir Starmer gave a speech to MPs on Monday in a desperate bid to retain their support.But with his shabby outfit and outdated ideas, the Prime Minister only dug himself a deeper grave. Camilla and Tim catch up with the Telegraph’s Chief Political Commentator, Ben Riley-Smith, on the mood inside No 10 as challengers eye the pr
Labour's local election bloodbath: Will Starmer resign?
After what's shaping up to be a Labour bloodbath, Camilla and Tim reflect on a nightmare set of local election results for Keir Starmer. With the Prime Minister taking the blame but refusing to step aside, they assess whether his Cabinet colleagues may well take the decision out of his hands.As bad a night as it’s been for Labour, it’s been a great one for Reform. Camilla and Tim are joined by a j
‘Hypocrite!’: New Polanski scandal erupts during local elections
As the country goes to the polls in crucial local and devolved elections, The Daily T asks: Is Zack Polanski a foolish ideologue, a dangerous charlatan, or both?Polanski recently shared a social media post criticising the police’s conduct when arresting a man suspected of stabbing two Jewish men in Golders Green. As his personal poll rating tanks, Camilla and Tim explain why Polanski’s position on
Badenoch: Starmer's finished and Polanski's a joke – we're the only serious choice
On Wednesday’s Daily T podcast, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are in Kent to speak to Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, on the final day of campaigning before the local elections.Mrs Badenoch tells Camilla and Tim that Zack Polanski, the Greens’ leader, is not fit for public office.She says hers is the only party standing up for the Jewish community, and that Labour and Sir Keir Starmer ar
Starmer set for ‘catastrophic week’ as Labour vote collapses
With 48 hours to go before the local and devolved elections, the verdict seems to be in already: the public hates Sir Keir Starmer and the two main parties – and many will never vote for Labour or the Conservatives again.That is according to new polling, which also also showed an appetite for NHS reform and higher taxes on big business and the rich. Camilla and Tim are joined by Scarlett Maguire a
Titan sub widow: ‘I lost half my family. It was a preventable tragedy’
In June 2023, the Titan submersible disaster saw a deep-sea sub vanish during a dive to the Titanic wreck, triggering a global search before it was confirmed the vessel had catastrophically imploded.In this Daily T special, Tim Stanley and Rachel Johnson speak to Christine Dawood, who lost her husband Shahzada and her son Suleman in the disaster. In her memoir Ninety-Six Hours, she recounts t
‘Harry and Meghan are greedy. They don’t care about trashing the royals’
It’s the final stop for The Daily T’s tour of Britain, and we couldn’t let it go by without a right royal special. Lady Colin Campbell and Phil Dampier, royal reporter extraordinaire, join Camilla and Tim in front of a live audience in sunny Worthing.They discuss the success of the King’s visit to the US, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s “half-in-and-half-out” approach to the Royal family; and wha
‘You’re lying!’: Tories, Reform and Labour clash in feisty Daily T debate
To kick off The Daily T On Tour, Conservative, Reform and Labour politicians joined Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley to go head to head live on stage – and it didn’t disappoint.James Cleverly, Tory shadow housing secretary, Zia Yusuf, Reform’s home affairs spokesman and James Murray, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, hashed it out about the immigration “invasion” of Britain; how Starmer’s Government
Starmer’s final PMQs? And why the Chancellor could be ‘toast’
Keir Starmer faced a fired-up Kemi Badenoch at the final Prime Minister’s Questions before the local elections this lunchtime, with the PM refusing to explicitly rule out sacking his Chancellor, Rachel Reeves.Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are live at Warwick University with special guest Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg as part of the Daily T: On the Road, who says he has heard Andy Burnham is ready for a le
Morgan McSweeney: Starmer’s ‘human shield’ plays the Mandelson blame game
Morgan McSweeney has admitted he was worried that Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US “would go wrong” and regretted recommending him – but said the final decision lay with the Prime Minister.Sir Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff, who was sacked over his handling of the saga, answered questions from the foreign affairs select committee, chaired by the gloriously theatrical Emi
Labour figures plot as Starmer insists he’ll win next election
Things are going from bad to worse for Sir Keir Starmer. Despite giving an interview this weekend insisting he can “fight on” and win the next general election, opposition parties have successfully forced a vote on whether to refer the PM to the parliamentary privileges committee, whilst his rivals within the Labour are also plotting furiously. Camilla and Tim reflect on the news that Angela
Beware the Greens, warns ex deputy leader: ‘They are a danger to society’
The local elections are approaching fast, and Labour are set for significant losses to Reform UK – but also to a very different opponent: Zack Polanski’s Green Party.Under Mr Polanski as leader, the party’s membership and polling position have surged. But in today’s Daily T, Shahrar Ali, a former Greens deputy leader, warns that the party has been infiltrated by Islamists, making it “a danger to s
‘It's bleak’: Starmer on borrowed time as Cabinet splits
Sir Keir Starmer’s days as Prime Minister appear to be numbered, with briefings from Cabinet ministers that suggest growing discontent over the Mandelson saga.Camilla and Tim assess whether Starmer can limp on until the May local elections, and who might end up replacing him.Plus, Telegraph journalists Robert Mendick and Claire Newell reveal the extraordinary role played by Lord Hermer, the Prime
Running scared: Starmer ‘cancels’ PMQs to avoid Mandelson scrutiny
Labour is reportedly plotting for Prime Minister’s Questions to be cancelled next week, meaning Sir Keir Starmer will avoid further scrutiny over the Mandelson scandal.Camilla and Tim react to party whips' “dodgy” manoeuvres and unpack this afternoon’s exchange between Kemi Badenoch and Sir Keir, in which the PM admitted he had pushed for a plum ambassadorial role for Lord Doyle, his disgraced for
Robbins revelations leave Starmer scrambling
It’s been another bruising day for Sir Keir Starmer as Sir Olly Robbins, the former top Foreign Office official sacked over the Lord Mandelson vetting row, has broken his silence. Giving evidence to MPs at the foreign affairs select committee, he accused Downing Street of applying “constant pressure” to push the appointment through despite Mandelson failing vetting checks.Camilla and Tim ask how d
Judgement day: Starmer’s Mandelson statement ends in jeers
It’s Keir Starmer’s darkest day in office. In a statement to the Commons this afternoon, the Prime Minister apologised again for appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, but stopped short of admitting to misleading the House about the vetting process.Despite the Prime Minister laying the blame squarely at the door of the Foreign Office, Camilla and Tim say that the whole sorry saga is the fina
‘The Queen had seen plenty of narcissists’: Inside Meghan's rift with Elizabeth II
Camilla and Hannah are joined by bestselling royal biographer Robert Hardman, author of the explosive new book Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. The Inside Story, to reveal the secrets and scandals that rocked the late Queen’s reign. Hardman, the only biographer to have interviewed all senior members of the Royal Family, shares exclusive, inside details sourced from family, staff, advisors
Starmer on the brink: How long can the PM survive?
Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership is on the brink after it emerged that Peter Mandelson failed his vetting for the post of US ambassador, but was still appointed anyway.The Prime Minister says he wasn’t told and is “furious”, and Foreign Office civil servant Sir Olly Robbins has already become the latest “fall guy” for the Mandelson appointment, but Camilla and Jacob Rees-Mogg say Starmer is “either
Epsom protests: Silence of police is eroding trust
After a woman in Epsom was allegedly gang raped on Saturday night, protesters are calling on Surrey Police to make public descriptions of the suspects and to release CCTV of the incident.Camilla and Jacob speak to rape gangs whistleblower and former detective Maggie Oliver, who says trust in policing has broken down and that “silence is dangerous” when tensions are so high.Plus, Catholics are losi
‘A boring, dull, whiny wet sock!’: Starmer blasted at PMQs over defence spending
Defence dominated a fiery return to PMQs as Tory leader Kemi Badenoch took on Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a war of words, seizing on criticism from former Labour defence secretary and NATO secretary general Lord Robertson over what he calls “complacency” on military spending.Camilla and Jacob-Rees Mogg react to the PM being pressed on defence investment plans as he says his military advisers ar
‘Grifters’: Harry and Meghan court controversy on ‘royal tour’ Down Under
With fuel prices rocketing and threats of nationwide protests in the air, Camilla and Jacob speak to Reform’s economic spokesperson Robert Jenrick, who calls on the Government to cut VAT on fuel duty by half to help households and businesses. Jenrick also calls for the deportation of Axel Rudakubana’s parents, after the inquiry into the Southport attacks found that they could have prevented t
‘He's reversing the referendum!’: Another Starmer Brexit betrayal
Keir Starmer wants to move Britain even closer to the EU by aligning with single-market rules on food standards and carbon emissions. Not only that, but he also wants to do so using so-called “Henry VIII powers”, secondary legislation which could be approved without a Parliamentary vote.Camilla is joined by Jacob Rees-Mogg, who cannot understand why the UK would want to return to the more heavily
Secret recordings? How the late Queen feared Harry and Meghan leaks
Camilla and Tim are joined by royal historian Hugo Vickers, author of new biography Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History, to lift the lid on what the late monarch was really like behind palace gates.Vickers, who met the Queen over 40 times, reveals how she really didn't get on with Meghan Markle - telling her off after she was rude to Windsor Castle gardeners and even fearing that the Sussexes w
Why Starmer's desperate ‘global statesman’ rebrand isn't fooling anyone
Amid more dire polling for Labour and the revelation that both he and the Defence Secretary were on holiday as Donald Trump threatened to wipe Iran off the map at the weekend, Keir Starmer has now disappeared to the Middle East for meetings with Gulf state leaders.The Telegraph’s political editor Tony Diver tells Camilla and Tim that, despite him having no say in ceasefire talks, this is a despera
‘Embarrassing’: Starmer’s Gulf gambit misfires after Iran ceasefire
Just as the Middle East appeared to be on the brink of an uncontrollable conflict, the US and Iran have announced a two-week ceasefire. The Pakistan-brokered deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz – though with Tehran-imposed caveats – and offers “a chance at real peace”, says Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary.Sir Keir Starmer is now jetting off to the Gulf, apparently to boost the morale of B
Starmer goes AWOL as Trump threatens to wipe out Iran
Where the hell is Sir Keir Starmer? The Prime Minister has stayed out of the spotlight as the Middle East crisis escalates, holidaying while Donald Trump threatens to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Age”.Camilla and Tim debate whether the PM’s absence during such a critical moment is leadership or negligence. They also break down Trump’s Easter weekend spectacle with a giant bunny and his expletive-l
Losing his religion: Is Prince William’s quiet Christianity enough to be King?
Prince William’s personal faith has been thrust into the spotlight, after a former royal chaplain accused the Prince of taking a “strategic and political” approach to religion.Camilla and Tim are joined by former Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II, Gavin Ashenden, to debate whether the future King’s “quiet faith” is a sign of honesty, or a worrying shift away from the deeply Christian leadership embod
Rows, racism claims and tax rises: The truth about Reform councils
This time last year, after Reform won nearly 700 council seats, Nigel Farage told voters: if you want to know how Reform would run the country, look at your local council.The party now runs 10 county councils and expects to gain more in May. They say they have taken on woke, slashed waste and saved residents money on their council tax.But critics argue they’ve been bogged down in racism rows and b
Trump: King Charles would have stood by me over Iran
Donald Trump has attacked Keir Starmer once again, telling the Telegraph that King Charles have backed him on Iran, in reference to the PM's dithering over intervention in Iran.Tim and Rachel are joined by the Telegraph’s deputy Royal editor Victoria Ward to ask if it's now up to King Charles to save the special relationship on his upcoming state visit.They also consider if Princesses Beatrice and
Scott Mills scandal: BBC warned a year ago and did nothing
The BBC has admitted to the Telegraph that it knew of allegations against Scott Mills almost a year ago but failed to investigate.The corporation had claimed it terminated the Radio 2 presenter's contract as soon as it learned of the allegations of serious sexual offences against a teenage boy between 1997 and 2000.But as The Telegraph's associate editor Gordon Rayner tells The Daily T, a former B
Why ‘absurd’ Labour won’t cut your energy bills
The Government could cut your energy bills by drilling more in the North Sea, says shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho, but chooses not to; ideologically wedded to net zero, they instead prefer to view production of oil and gas as “climate vandalism”.Coutinho scriticises Ed Milliband for failing to use Britain’s own resources to keep energy cheap, and that in many cases his drive for net zero
Reform's Zia Yusuf: ‘Ban the burka. It’s un-British’
Labour has promised a tougher approach to migration, but it seems too little, too late.On Friday, Shabana Mahmood has unveiled new restrictions on visas and asylum rules as pressure grows to tackle record numbers of migrants in taxpayer-funded accommodation. Yet proposals to offer failed applicants up to £40,000 to leave the UK have triggered a backlash within Labour, with figures such as Angela R
Nick Timothy exclusive – ‘I won’t be silenced by Labour’
Sir Keir Starmer has called for Nick Timothy, the shadow Lord Chancellor, to be sacked after he described a Ramadan prayer event in Trafalgar Square as “an act of domination” from an “Islamist playbook”.The row has exposed divisions within the Conservatives. Leader Kemi Badenoch backed Mr Timothy, while James Cleverly, a fellow shadow secretary, distanced himself from the remarks.Tim Stanley and R
PMQs chaos as Reform storms out over ‘arrogant’ Starmer
Reform’s walked out of Prime Minister’s Questions this lunchtime, infuriated at Sir Keir Starmer’s refusal to answer Nigel Farage’s question about small boat crossings.Reform deputy leader Richard Tice tells Camilla and Tim that his party felt it was time to “make a point” about Starmer’s “rude” and “arrogant” behaviour.Elsewhere, they also examine the timeline of Morgan McSweeney’s stolen phone,
Trump's Iran gamble: madness or masterstroke?
Donald Trump says he is negotiating with Iran – but won’t say who with – while, at the same time, thousands of US marines are arriving in the Middle East. Iran says reports of negotiations with the US president are “fake news” and it has placed mines in the Strait of Hormuz.Camilla and Tim attempt to get inside Trump's mind and ask whether he truly is negotiating with Iran with the aim of pulling
Britain’s growing Muslim antisemitism problem
Camilla and Tim react to a shocking arson attack on Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green, with the Government's antisemitism adviser Lord Mann telling The Daily T that "this wasn't random, this was done to scare the Jewish community".We also hear from the diplomat who lifts the lid on alleged Islamist sympathisers inside the Foreign Office, after civil servants attended an event celebrating the ann
Power, secrets and lies: The making of Epstein
A self-made financier, a master manipulator or a fraud hiding in plain sight? Jeffrey Epstein’s story begins in Brooklyn. He was the son of working-class parents and left university without a degree. Yet somehow he talked his way into elite classrooms and, eventually, the highest tiers of Wall Street.On today’s Daily T, Camilla and our writers Mick Brown and Robert Mendick trace Epstein’s ascent f
‘Treacherous, disloyal and duplicitous’: The explosive new book about Harry and Meghan
"Deranged conspiracy and melodrama". That's how Harry and Meghan have described Tom Bower's explosive new book about them - 'Betrayal' - saying it had "crossed the line from criticism into fixation". On today's Daily T, Tom joins Camilla and Tim in the studio and says that's nonsense; they're awful, and the treachery, disloyalty, and duplicity of the Sussex's post Royal life could see them be
Starmer's ‘farcical’ PMQs as Rayner starts leadership race
Is it really a Prime Minister’s Questions if the Prime Minister refuses to answer any questions? That was the frustration in the Commons this lunchtime, with Kemi Badenoch attempting to pin Sir Keir Starmer down on Peter Mandelson's appointment, but to no avail.Camilla and Tim assess a fractious and chaotic PMQs.Elsewhere, they speak to Sir Geoffrey Cox, the Conservative MP and former attorney gen
‘Insanity!’: Rachel Reeves’ reckless EU gamble
Rachel Reeves has used her ‘Mais Lecture’ speech at Bayes Business School to announce a ‘deeper relationship’ with the European Union, criticising Brexit for the damage it has done to the UK economy.Camilla, Tim and Allister Heath question why the Government is choosing to pursue closer relations with a bloc whose growth is a fraction of the United States’, and ask whether it’s more of an idealogi
No philosophy, no beliefs, no ideas: inside Starmer’s collapsing premiership
Keir Starmer has once again refused to be commit to any kind of support for the conflict in the Middle East, even after Donald Trump promised “he will remember” the UK’s lack of action.In a press conference this morning, Sir Keir also refused to clarify whether fuel duty would rise in September, with the conflict already sending forecourt prices through the roof.After a weekend that saw damning ex
William Hague: Starmer has been humiliated on the world stage
In one of his most candid interviews to date, William Hague admits to the Daily T that his stint at leader was “the least successful period of my career”.The former Conservative leader and foreign secretary tells Camilla and Tim he was too young to command the role. Hague also reveals how it felt going head to head with Tony Blair every week and opens up about the intrusion into his private life w
Starmer takes responsibility for Mandelson – but did he lie to Parliament?
It’s the day after the release of the Mandelson files and now attention is turning to what isn’t in the documents. Crucially, we don’t know how the Prime Minister responded once he was presented with clear evidence that the Labour peer had a close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.Sir Keir has insisted to Parliament that due process was followed at all times. But Tim and Camilla ask: do the revelati
Damning Mandelson files leave Starmer reeling
The Mandelson files have been released, and they are damning.The documents reveal that Sir Keir Starmer was warned that appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador posed a “reputational risk” over his “particularly close” relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. They also make clear the PM knew the peer remained friends with Epstein even after his conviction for child sex offences.After sifting through t
'Trump is a man with no plan': Why the president can't win the Iran war
Donald Trump said on Monday that the Iran war was “very complete, pretty much”. But Pete Hegseth, his defence secretary, has said we have seen “only just the beginning” of the assault. When asked for clarification, the president said, “in a way, it’s both”.But with suggestions that Washington was bounced into the war by Israel, and as Iran escalates the conflict across the region, is this even Tru
Starmer vs Trump: King's bid to save the special relationship
Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have finally spoken after the president hurled a string of insults at the Prime Minister over his inaction on the Iran war.But is the special relationship now irreparably damaged? Camilla and Tim react to suggestions that the King’s state visit should be cancelled and explain how decades of divesting from defence have made us even more reliant on our friends across th
The moderate Muslim 'silenced' by the Home Office for fighting Islamist extremism
Labour is too scared of losing Muslim voters to address Islamist extremism.That’s according to Fiyaz Mughal, the counter-terrorism expert who left the Home Office over concerns it was overlooking radicalisation in the Muslim community for fear of appearing Islamophobic.A moderate Muslim himself, Fiyaz tells Camilla that failed integration has bred ghettoisation of Muslim communities, and how a for
‘Just deport them!’: Labour's £40k migrant madness
Shabana Mahmood has announced a host of new anti-immigration measures in Labour’s most radical policy intervention since it came to power.The plans include offering asylum-seeking families up to £40,000 to leave Britain, as well as suspending student visas for four countries over migrants using the system as a backdoor route to claim asylum.Camilla and Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg assess the plans, after M
Starmer hit by new China spying scandal after brutal PMQs
A fresh China spying scandal has hit Labour after David Taylor, the partner of Joani Reid, the MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, was arrested on suspicion of assisting Beijing intelligence. Police arrested Mr Taylor along with two other men under the same charges.The arrests followed a bruising encounter for Sir Keir Starmer at PMQs, where Kemi Badenoch branded his response to the Iran war “wea
Starmer's embarrassing warship scramble as Iran war spirals
Sir Keir Starmer has been forced into an embarrassing scramble to send a warship to Cyprus, after France announced a major deployment to Mediterranean.Camilla and Tim speak to Labour MP Emily Thornberry, chair of the foreign affairs select committee, who has called the US-Israel strikes on Iran illegal – and tells The Daily T, “you can't attack a country because you don’t like it and because you w
Trump attacks weak Starmer over Iran dither and delay
Donald Trump has told The Telegraph that he is “very disappointed” in Sir Keir Starmer, after the Government initially refused the US permission to use UK bases to stage an operation that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.After the PM belatedly gave Trump the go-ahead, Camilla and Tim speak to former chief of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove, who bemoans Starmer’s “flip-flopping” on the
